Hao style advice for Hand-Fighting (Hao Yue Ru)

The heart and soul of Taiji Quan does not depend on how beautiful it looks externally, but, rather, on its internal applications. When you practice Taiji Quan on a regular basis, you should strive to understand its pliancy and agility. Agility is everything. When you move your feet, you feel as though you are floating, suspended, through the air; you feel like you are floating in the air like a balloon. As your skill increases, you become very pliant and it seems as though you are dancing but unaware of it. You have reached a stage where you can do as you please with your movements. Understanding the Taiji Quan principles, becoming proficient in the 96-movement Form and the Body Methods, studying diligently, and generating Qi - once you attain these four steps, then you will be able to master the coordination of your body. There is nothing that says that you are not practicing properly if you follow this advice.

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